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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,872.98, 350,383.30 and 162,031.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,872.98, 350,383.30 and 162,031.91 is: 223,628.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,872.98 : 350,383.30 = 162,031.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,872.98/350,383.30 = 162,031.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,872.98x = 350,383.30 × 162,031.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,872.98x = 56,773,276,056.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,773,276,056.44/253,872.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,628.66

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